Now NSS is a Mandatory Subject in MP Universities and Colleges

In a recent meeting, the University Coordination Committee of Madhya Pradesh has decided to implement National Service Scheme (NSS) as a mandatory subject in UG courses. Instead of an optional subject, NSS will be included in the foundation course as a mandatory discipline. Until the syllabus is framed, all universities and colleges in Madhya Pradesh will have to include NSS as the second paper of the foundation course. During the meeting, the committee has entrusted the responsibility of framing syllabus of foundation courses (including NSS) to different universities.

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The following university will prepare the syllabus for the first-year subjects of NSS, Social Responsibility and Environment:

• BR Ambedkar University
• Vikram University
• DAVV

Similarly, the following universities will prepare the syllabus for the second year subjects of Entrepreneurship and Skill Development:

• RGPV Bhopal,
• Jiwaji University
• Barkatullah University

For the third-year subjects of Value Based Education and Yoga, the following universities will frame the syllabus:

• Chhatrasal University
• Awadesh Pratap University
• Mahatma Gandhi Gramodaya
• Rani Durgavati University

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All these universities will have to prepare the syllabus by mid-February. Similarly, the new syllabus for the universities and colleges will be implemented at the same time. On February 15, 2018, a final discussion on the syllabus will take place at a workshop.

NSS has been implemented as mandatory subject to make students more responsible towards the society. Through this course, students will develop a service-oriented attitude and serve the needy.